Limassol Boat Show 2026 Cyprus: What You Need to Know, and the Exciting New Marine Event Taking Its Place
If you have been planning a trip to Cyprus around the Limassol Boat Show 2026, there is important news you need to know before you book anything. On February 17, 2026, the organisers of the Limassol Boat Show officially announced that the 2026 edition has been postponed to May 2027.
This is not a cancellation. The Eastern Mediterranean's largest and most celebrated boat show is coming back. The 2025 edition, the 10th anniversary show, was held from May 22 to 25 at Limassol Marina and attracted an audience of over 35,000 visitors from across the region, with more than 120 exhibitors from Cyprus, Greece, Great Britain, Israel, Lebanon, Italy, and Sweden. The 11th edition will return to Limassol Marina in May 2027, and the organisers have confirmed that updates and details will be shared in due course.
"Cyprus's marine calendar in 2026 is not empty. It simply moved up the coast."
The great news for marine enthusiasts visiting Cyprus in 2026 is that a brand-new nautical event has launched to fill the gap: the Boat and Sea Expo 2026 at the stunning new Ayia Napa Marina, running from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, organised by the same company behind the Limassol Boat Show.
Limassol Boat Show Legacy
A Decade of Marine Excellence
To understand what the Limassol Boat Show represents and why the 2027 return will be so eagerly anticipated, it helps to trace how it got here: from its first edition to becoming the most important marine trade and public event in the entire Eastern Mediterranean region.
The Limassol Boat Show was established by Dacor Advertising and Media Ltd in partnership with Limassol Marina Ltd, growing from a relatively modest maritime exhibition into an event that punches far above the weight of the island that hosts it. The show's location at Limassol Marina, one of the finest purpose-built marina facilities in the Eastern Mediterranean, has always been central to its character: boats displayed in the water, superyachts berthed along the marina arms, and the combination of indoor and outdoor exhibition space that gives the event its distinctive on and off-water atmosphere.
"The 10th edition in 2025 was the show's landmark anniversary event, drawing a record attendance that reflected the compounded growth of nearly a decade of consistent delivery."
The confirmed statistics for the 2025 and planned 2026 editions give a clear picture of the scale:
More than 35,000 visitors expected across the four-day show
More than 120 exhibitors from seven countries: Cyprus, Greece, Great Britain, Israel, Lebanon, Italy, and Sweden
Four exhibition zones: Area A (exhibitors stands), Area C (shore and berth exhibits), Area D (yacht brand exhibits), and a dedicated Superyachts Area
A full programme of seminars, product presentations, on-water activities, and demonstrations
The Limassol Boat Show has consistently drawn the most significant names in international yachting, including Sunseeker, which has confirmed its participation in the 2026 edition before the postponement was announced, and leading manufacturers across every segment from trailer boats to superyachts. Its success as a trade event has been matched by its success as a public show, with the evening and weekend programme of entertainment, on-water demonstrations, and the general spectacle of Mediterranean yachting in a world-class marina environment drawing tens of thousands of non-trade visitors alongside industry professionals.
2026 Postponement & Future Plans
Why the Postponement Happened
The organisers of the Limassol Boat Show announced the postponement on February 17, 2026, with the official statement noting that the decision "follows a careful assessment of the event." Limassol Marina confirmed the news on March 15 to 16, 2026, stating that the Limassol Boat Show and Limassol Boat Show Conference are set to return in 2027.
The official website, limassolboatshow.com, carries the announcement: "LBS will be postponed to 2027."
"The postponement of a single edition does not diminish the achievement of ten years that built the show from nothing into a regional flagship."
For the marine industry and for the thousands of visitors who have made the Limassol Boat Show part of their annual calendar, this means:
The 2026 Limassol Boat Show will not take place
The 11th edition returns to Limassol Marina in May 2027
Interested exhibitors, sponsors, and visitors should register interest through the official website limassolboatshow.com and monitor for 2027 date announcements
For Princess Yachts' prospective clients and fans: "The show has been postponed until 2027 with dates yet to be released. Register your interest."
Boat and Sea Expo 2026
The New Marine Event
If you are a marine enthusiast, a boat buyer, a yachting industry professional, or simply someone who is going to be in Cyprus in May 2026 and wants to experience the island's maritime culture at its most concentrated and most exciting, there is a compelling alternative to the postponed Limassol Boat Show.
The Boat and Sea Expo 2026 is a brand-new nautical exhibition event, organised by Dacor Advertising and Media (the same company that organises the Limassol Boat Show), and it is making its debut at the extraordinary new Ayia Napa Marina from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, 2026.
The confirmed event hours:
Friday, May 8: 17:00 to 21:00
Saturday, May 9: 15:30 to 21:30
Sunday, May 10: 15:30 to 20:30
"The Boat and Sea Expo official website confirms that the event has achieved 'almost 100% exhibitor occupancy' ahead of its debut edition."
What the Boat and Sea Expo 2026 offers:
Marine industry professionals from across Cyprus and the region
Boat manufacturers and their official representatives presenting the latest models
Marine equipment suppliers covering the full range of nautical products
Watersports enthusiasts and the general public welcome throughout
Onshore exhibition booths and in-water boat displays, recreating the on-water format that makes marina-based boat shows so visually spectacular
Presentation areas and hospitality lounges
Live demonstrations of boats and equipment
Interactive activities for general visitors
The exhibitor list for the debut edition includes BRP's Force 8 Sports, the official BRP distributor for Cyprus, showcasing Can-Am and Sea-Doo products alongside other leading marine brands.
Ayia Napa Marina: A New Venue
Cyprus's Modern Marina
The Ayia Napa Marina is one of the most significant new infrastructure developments in Cyprus's recent history, transforming the eastern end of the island's resort coast with a purpose-built marina facility that has rapidly established itself as a landmark destination.
For a debut marine exhibition, the combination of a brand-new marina with nearly full exhibitor occupancy reflects both the venue's quality and the appetite that exists in the Cyprus marine market for a second major nautical event on the island, particularly one that brings the show to the Famagusta coast where the concentration of international tourism and the specific demographics of the Protaras and Ayia Napa resort area create a natural audience.
"The Ayia Napa Marina setting gives the Boat and Sea Expo a visual context that competes directly with the Limassol Marina beauty."
The Ayia Napa Marina setting gives the Boat and Sea Expo a visual context that competes directly with the Limassol Marina beauty that has always been one of the Limassol Boat Show's greatest assets:
Crystal-clear Famagusta coast water, some of the most transparent in the Eastern Mediterranean
Modern marina infrastructure with a full complement of berths for the in-water boat displays
The Ayia Napa resort area as the immediate backdrop, with its extraordinary beaches, clear sea, and the dramatic Cape Greco National Park cliffs visible to the east
Easy accessibility from Larnaca International Airport, approximately 40 kilometres (30 to 35 minutes by car)
Limassol Marina: The Legacy Continues
Home to the Boat Show
For visitors planning ahead for the 2027 Limassol Boat Show return, understanding the Limassol Marina that has hosted every edition is essential context for knowing what to expect.
Limassol Marina is located at the coordinates 34°40.0'N 33°02.4'E, on Limassol Marina Street, Limassol, Cyprus 3014, with VHF Channel 12 for marine traffic. The marina offers:
Berths accommodating vessels from small pleasure craft to superyachts
A full complement of marine services including fuel, maintenance, and chandlery
The Limassol Marina development with restaurants, cafes, residences, and the waterfront promenade that has become one of the city's most attractive public spaces
Direct connection to the Molos promenade, extending the waterfront experience along the full length of Limassol's seafront
The boat show layout across the marina uses:
Area A for exhibitor stands in the dry exhibition space
Area C for shore and berth exhibits along the marina walkways
Area D for yacht brand exhibits, the ticketed premium zone
A dedicated Superyachts Area for the show's most spectacular waterborne exhibits
Visitor Guide: Cyprus 2026
Essential Event Details
Boat and Sea Expo 2026 (Confirmed 2026 Event):
Dates: Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, 2026
Venue: Ayia Napa Marina, Ayia Napa, Famagusta District, Cyprus
Hours: Friday 17:00 to 21:00 / Saturday 15:30 to 21:30 / Sunday 15:30 to 20:30
Contact: media@dacor.com.cy / +357 25 577 750
Official Website: boatseaexpo.com
Nearest Airport: Larnaca International Airport (LCA), approximately 40km, 30 to 35 minutes by car
Limassol Boat Show 2027 (Postponed from 2026):
2026 edition: Postponed to 2027
2027 dates: To be announced
Register interest: limassolboatshow.com
Organiser contact: info@dacor.com.cy / +357 25 577 750
Official Website: limassolboatshow.com
Facebook: Limassol Boat Show
Getting to Limassol for 2027 planning:
Larnaca International Airport (LCA): approximately 75km from Limassol, 55 minutes by car
Paphos International Airport (PFO): approximately 65km from Limassol, 50 minutes by car
Limassol Marina Street, 3014, Limassol, Cyprus
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Limassol Boat Show happening in 2026?
No. The Limassol Boat Show 2026 has been officially postponed to May 2027. The postponement was announced by the organisers on February 17, 2026 and confirmed by Limassol Marina. The official website limassolboatshow.com carries the announcement.
When will the Limassol Boat Show return?
The Limassol Boat Show is confirmed to return in May 2027 at Limassol Marina. Specific 2027 dates have not yet been announced. Visitors, exhibitors, and sponsors should register interest at limassolboatshow.com and monitor for date announcements.
Is there a boat show or marine event in Cyprus in 2026?
Yes. The brand-new Boat and Sea Expo 2026 takes place at Ayia Napa Marina from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, organised by the same company (Dacor Advertising and Media) behind the Limassol Boat Show. The debut event has achieved nearly 100% exhibitor occupancy.
What is the Boat and Sea Expo 2026?
The Boat and Sea Expo 2026 is a brand-new three-day nautical exhibition at Ayia Napa Marina, featuring boat manufacturers, marine equipment suppliers, in-water boat displays, live demonstrations, and interactive activities. Hours: Friday May 8: 17:00 to 21:00 / Saturday May 9: 15:30 to 21:30 / Sunday May 10: 15:30 to 20:30. Contact: media@dacor.com.cy / +357 25 577 750.
How many people attended the Limassol Boat Show?
The Limassol Boat Show, described as the Eastern Mediterranean's largest boat show, has attracted more than 35,000 visitors per edition, with more than 120 exhibitors from Cyprus, Greece, Great Britain, Israel, Lebanon, Italy, and Sweden. The 2025 edition was the 10th anniversary show.
Who organises the Limassol Boat Show and the Boat and Sea Expo?
Both events are organised by Dacor Advertising and Media Ltd in partnership with the respective marina (Limassol Marina Ltd for the Limassol Boat Show and Ayia Napa Marina for the Boat and Sea Expo). Contact: info@dacor.com.cy / +357 25 577 750.
Ten years of the Eastern Mediterranean's largest boat show. A decade of superyachts in the Limassol Marina, tens of thousands of visitors, and more than a hundred exhibitors from seven countries gathering in Cyprus every May for four days that have made this island the unquestioned centre of marine culture in the region.
The 2026 edition is postponed, but the Limassol Boat Show returns in May 2027. In the meantime, the Boat and Sea Expo at Ayia Napa Marina runs May 8 to 10, 2026, bringing the same organisers and the same quality marine exhibition to a stunning new venue on Cyprus's crystal-clear eastern coast.
Register your interest for the Limassol Boat Show 2027 at limassolboatshow.com, and plan your May 2026 marine experience at Ayia Napa Marina via boatseaexpo.com or by contacting media@dacor.com.cy. The sea is not going anywhere, and neither is Cyprus's commitment to being the finest destination for marine culture in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Verified Information at a Glance
Limassol Boat Show 2026:
Status: POSTPONED TO 2027
Announcement Date: February 17, 2026
Confirmed by: limassolboatshow.com, Limassol Marina (March 15 to 16, 2026), Princess Yachts, Instagram (@limassolboatshow)
Next Edition: May 2027, Limassol Marina (dates TBA)
Register Interest: limassolboatshow.com
Organiser: Dacor Advertising and Media Ltd / Limassol Marina Ltd
Contact: info@dacor.com.cy / +357 25 577 750
Venue (2027): Limassol Marina, Limassol Marina Street, 3014, Limassol, Cyprus
Boat and Sea Expo 2026 (2026 Marine Alternative):
Event Name: Boat and Sea Expo 2026
Event Category: Brand-New Annual Nautical Exhibition and Marine Trade Show
Edition: 1st (Debut)
Dates: Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, 2026
Hours: Friday 17:00 to 21:00 / Saturday 15:30 to 21:30 / Sunday 15:30 to 20:30
Venue: Ayia Napa Marina, Ayia Napa, Famagusta District, Cyprus
Exhibitor Occupancy: Nearly 100% confirmed ahead of debut
Organiser: Dacor Advertising and Media Ltd
Contact: media@dacor.com.cy / +357 25 577 750
Official Website: boatseaexpo.com
Nearest Airport: Larnaca International Airport (LCA), approximately 40km, 30 to 35 minutes
